Vincent van Gogh
“What would life be if we didn’t have the courage to accomplish anything? -Vincent van Gogh
“What would life be if we didn’t have the courage to accomplish anything? -Vincent van Gogh
The Fort Mason Community Garden in San Francisco was designed for neighbors and San Franciscans to create their own garden. It is filled with parcels full of herbs, flowers and interesting plants. But if you want to be part of it, be prepared to wait for months or years to be granted a space. First, … More One Thing to Do: Visit the Fort Masson Community Garden in San Francisco
By Lupita Franco Peimbert. Most of us are looking for things to do while staying at home because of #COVID-19, and in the process, we are realizing we could spend the rest of our lives catching up with the memories and experiences we’ve had. Unforgettable films are a big part of the treasure trunk we … More #StayingAtHome —These 5 Films Will Melt Your Heart and Make You Smile.
Sometimes, every little thing you see in the world reminds you of your childhood. Simple things become a source of great joy because you associate them with happy memories. The Little Mermaid was one of those stories for me (and I bet you for a million others.) I read the fairy tale by Hans Christian … More The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen
Cuando vayas a caminar por Lisboa, asegúrate de prestar atención a las casas y edificios adornados con azulejos. Disfruta! … More Impresionantes los Azulejos de Lisboa. #AmoPortugal
Seeing other places expands your mind, no doubt. The number of people traveling into foreign lands is expanding not only in the United States (23M in 2018) but elsewhere. Travelers are young or mature. For some, it is about taking time off from work and for others, it is about enjoying the fact that they … More Travel As Soon As You Can.
Por las mujeres y para los hombres que las apoyan. soundcloud.com/lupita-peimbert/las-otras-violencias
I saw the documentary about Lorena Ramirez, the Rararumi ultra-marathon’ runner who lives up in the sierras of Chihuahua, Mexico. “The Light-Footed Woman,” is a 28 minute film on Netflix. Lorena’s participation in running competitions around the world has made her popular not only because the young woman runs fast and wins, but because she … More Netflix Presents: Lorena, The Runner from Chihuahua, Mexico. This is my mini-review.
With a population of approximately 1,600 in 2017, this tiny town by the highway and up by the mountains was designated most beautiful USA Small Town not long ago. I can’t remember what year exactly but it doesn’t matter. Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, California, is beautiful, historic, charming and a heaven for those who appreciate wandering … More Why You Must Stop At This California Town If You Are Heading North.
Green Book #OscarBestFilm shows our commonality and the power of understanding.
Alfonso Cuarón and his team of actors and film production crews are taking one of the 2019 Oscars home for ROMA. The acclaimed film tells the story of Cleo a Mixteco woman from Oaxaca who raised him. She was a domestic worker in Mexico City’s Roma neighborhood where he grew up in the 60’s. (LF)
Mujer Soltera Podcast #13 Curiosamente, la película Roma te habla también de las mujeres solas. Hazle clic aquí: ROMA y las mujeres además de Yalitzia Aparicio. Este episodio es parte del Podcast en Español “Mujer Soltera”, by Lupita Franco Peimbert.
Check out my episode “#7 ¿Quién te cuida?” from Mujer Soltera on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lupita-franco/episodes/7-Quin-te-cuida-e2njlg
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As Needed (Quanto Basta) abre el Festival del Nuevo Cinema Italiano en San Francisco. El festival toma lugar en el Vogue Theatre, del 30 de Noviembre al 2 de Diciembre del 2018.k As Needed (Quanto Basta) es una cinta con candor que logra levantar el espíritu. Un chef malhumorado termina siendo el mentor de un … More “Quanto Basta” La historia del chico italiano que quiere ser chef.
By Lupita Franco Peimbert. Post-impressionist Paul Gauguin had the exuberantly-bohemian life most artists had in 1800s Paris. For many, it was a life of contrast: rich in experiences and not so great when it came to money. For Gauguin, bored with the moral and political conventions of his time, it was a life he had … More The Island That Changed Gauguin